For the first time in decades, the Politburo has no female members. And no woman has ever been included in the even more exclusive and powerful Standing Committee.
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Hu Jintao’s Departure Causes Stir as Xi Elevates Loyalists in Congress
A new lineup of the Communist Party elite will limit potential resistance to Mr. Xi’s agenda of bolstering security and expanding state sway over the economy.
Xi Jinping Poised to Win 5 More Years at China’s Congress in October
Xi Jinping is poised to win five more years in power at the congress, a choreographed ritual that will offer a glimpse of China’s broad policy direction.
China’s Succession Drama, Starring Xi Jinping
As a party congress approaches, it’s increasingly clear that Xi Jinping plans another five-year term. But if he has ideas about a successor, he has hidden them well.
Furor Over Peng Shuai’s #Metoo Accusation Challenges China
The tennis world is outraged over the latest twist in a star player’s complaint of assault and abrupt disappearance from public life.
Xi Goes to Wuhan, Coronavirus Epicenter, in Show of Confidence
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, has sought to portray his nation’s efforts as an example for the world as infections spread globally.
In Coronavirus, a ‘Battle’ That Could Humble China’s Strongman
With Xi Jinping firmly in control, the Chinese government has stepped up its response to the Wuhan crisis, but the effort has been plagued by bureaucracy and a lack of transparency.
At ‘Sacred’ Lake, Chinese Declare Love for Xi and Communist Party
Some come to seek an emotional lift, others to sing patriotic tunes. But they all raise a fist and say an oath, a rite meant to show China’s strength in the 21st century.
What Is the Chinese Military Doing in Hong Kong?
The People’s Liberation Army has kept a low profile in the city since China resumed control. But the recent protests have some fearing it could emerge from the barracks.
In Battle for Hong Kong, the Field Has Tilted Toward Beijing
Unlike China’s retreat after big protests in 2003, this time it is not likely to back down.